Mehmut Khexkheri(1015 - 1112) Hikmetlik Sozi Ey oghlum, mening neshitimge kholakh sal, bilim-hikmet izle, peziletler tile, el arisida buyuk alim bol, bilimingni tarkhat,bilimlik kixilerni hormetlep,sozini angla, pezilitini uginip uni emelge axur, qiraylikh kiyimingni ozung kiy, mezzilik ta'amingni baxkhilargha ber, mihmanlarni hormetle, naming el arisida yeyilsun. 'Turki Tillar Divani'din Mehmut Khexkheri(1015 - 1112) Famous Quote English Translation by: Nefise Dear Son; Listen to my advice carefully: Acquire knowledge of science and philosophy, Be virtuous, Become a scholar among outsiders, Reveal your knowledge, Appreciate the intellects; pay attention to what they have to say, learn from their excellence and execute. Dress the best you can, Serve the best food to your guests and honor them, And others will know your reputation. "Divan-i Lugat-it Turk" First Dictionary of Turkish Language by Mahmut Kashgari English Translation (2) by: Zenire Dear Son, Please be advised that it is a virtue to indulge yourself in acquiring knowledge, be righteous, strive to be knowledgeable, share your experience with others, respect those with expertise and be humble to list to their advice. Learn their experience and make it a reality. Dress the best you can, share your food with others. Treat your guess with respect and may your reputation be known among your people.

Article added by Tughluk on Sunday, January 8, 2006